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Q: Do you need to drain a dishwasher before moving it?

• <div><p>If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You&rsquo;ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher. </p></div>

Q: What is a reasonable moving budget?

• <div><p>A reasonable <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-hire-movers.htm">moving budget for local moves</a> is <b>$880 to $2,540</b>, while you can expect long-distance moves to cost between <b>$2,700 to $10,000</b>, depending on distance, house size, and other cost factors. You can calculate your relocation budget by totaling the cost of your moving services, such as renting a moving truck, hiring professional movers, and packing services. </p></div>

Q: What do you do when movers are moving you?

• <div><p>While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they&rsquo;re emptied. You&rsquo;ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you&rsquo;d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.</p></div>

Q: Do movers charge by weight or volume?

• <div><p>Most moving companies don&rsquo;t charge by weight or volume unless you&rsquo;re freight shipping items. The cost of hiring movers typically depends on the number of movers and time spent on the task.</p></div>

Q: How do I move a heavy couch upstairs?

• <div><p>Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.</p><p>Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You&rsquo;ll still need to lift the dolly&mdash;with the couch on it&mdash;up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.</p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.</p></div>

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Last update on April 16, 2024

Reviewed in April 2024
Worst moving company how can you lose a couch cushion and forget a base to a coffee table. Talked to the owner and he promised he would bring my base to me the next day but never heard from them again. I will never hire them or recommend them. Don’t waste your money
Alien Movers Philly
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Reviewed in November 2022
The guys from Northeastern Movers came on time and they started packing all the small and fragile objects. They always showed a very friendly behavior. They even helped us unpack and set our new house. All I want to say is that this company is worth hiring twice. They made me so happy. I can’t...
Northeastern Movers
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Reviewed in June 2017
The work was originally scheduled for June 1, but was moved up to the beginning of May due to availability. I had hoped they would have contacted me the day before to ensure me they were coming, but that would have been extra for them. The guys showed up on time, and with the proper tools. The...
American Remodeling Enterprises Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
They did a great job. I had a lot of work to be done, and I was concerned about having my place torn apart. Dave met with me for the estimate and told me what I could expect. Then he kept to his timeline -- in and out. Dave and Jeanette moved all of my furniture away from the walls and took...
David Schlear Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2015
I would recommend this business, maybe can't give a yes or no, hardwood floors look good and workmanship was good. Took longer than expected and bill was higher than quoted even though we moved most of the furniture ourselves saving the contractor work.A lot of inconvience but the job was...
Reber Contracting & Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2014
O'Briens moved our entire house earlier this month. I've never seen 5 men work so hard. They very rarely sat to rest and kept coming back to the truck for more. It was an 8 hour day but we had a lot of stuff esp. storage bins in our basement. My husband and I watched them in awe and agreed...
O'Briens Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called Pottsville Moving Company a week before the move, last minute and they still were willing to help. Told me they would be at the house at 815am. Guys showed up at 8( Punctuality is a bonus in my book.) They got set up ,put moving blankets onto all corners of the stairway of my deck....
Pottsville Moving and Storage Company Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
They arrived exactly when they said they would, did a thorough prep, and worked efficiently. They were polite and professional. They moved all the appliances carefully, put everything back where it belonged and did a beautiful job of cleaning up. They only took a lunch break long enough to eat...
OLEY INTERIORS
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Reviewed in December 2013
I am not ready to move forward with my project. Uncertain family circumstances need to be resolved first.
Iron Gate Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2012
He was extremely courteous and willing to help me get rid of some things that would have been very hard for me to move out. Provides great service!
AAA Junk Removal
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Utilizing All Service Moving for the move was a very positive experience. They had good communication, answering several questions prior to the move and did a final confirmation just prior to the move date. As for the physical move itself, Jose, Abraham, and Alberto were polite, diligent, and careful moving the many items, and managed to complete the move more quickly than anticipated."

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very friendly and profesional moving company. I had a great experience with them."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Affordable Guys Moving

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Affordable guys moving came to my house to move some very heavy furniture from upstairs to downstairs and some boxes around they were all very professional fast clean and set everything up exactly the way I wanted I would absolutely have affordable guys moving move my furniture and everything else in the future they were very careful not to damage anything highly recommended and very professional"

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife booked a move with EASTLAND movers and that was the best moving experience we have received so far. Service was outstanding, price did not change and the movers were super nice and professional"

+22

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

145 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Pro Express Moving three times in the last three years, and they have done an excellent job with every move. I'm constantly impressed with their speed of packing, handling of heavy items, and thoroughness in unpacking. They are professional and reliable, which is everything you want in a moving company."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I moved from Brooklyn to Miami I called Perfectly fast moving company They reliable fast and afoot Im very happy with Perfectly fast moving ?"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

2340 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a very tight pick up window, which they worked with. I was very specific about what was being moved and thatÃ¢Â Â s exactly what we worked with. No issues."

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Recommended by80%of homeowners

Truck or Container Rental

Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

T.A.S. Junk Removal is a new business that started last month (05/2026). We are family owned and operated. We are respectful to everyone and everyone’s home. Fast, reliable and affordable. We offer free estimates. We are based out of Lykens Pa but we work outside of that too. We are a very friendly staff. Call us for a great experience!

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Randy Barrett

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Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Enclosed trailer Shipping service \n\n*I do not rent out vehicles*

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Taylor Friedly

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Serving Schuylkill Haven, PA and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Taylor. I provide reliable junk removal, hauling, cleanouts, and general service work. I take pride in showing up on time, communicating clearly, and treating every customer’s home and property with respect. Whether you need a single item removed, a garage or basement cleaned out, or help with a larger hauling project, I’m happy to help. My goal is to make the process simple, straightforward, and stress-free from start to finish.

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Moving questions, answered by experts

If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You’ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher.

A reasonable moving budget for local moves is $880 to $2,540, while you can expect long-distance moves to cost between $2,700 to $10,000, depending on distance, house size, and other cost factors. You can calculate your relocation budget by totaling the cost of your moving services, such as renting a moving truck, hiring professional movers, and packing services.

While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they’re emptied. You’ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you’d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.

Most moving companies don’t charge by weight or volume unless you’re freight shipping items. The cost of hiring movers typically depends on the number of movers and time spent on the task.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

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